In other news, the Seneca art department teamed up with The Memory Project to connect with children in Russia. Catch up on all of the week’s biggest stories in the Weekly Roundup.
Seneca Art Department teams up with The Memory Project to support children across the world
Seneca High School’s art department, with the help of art teachers Katie Cichon and Bob Dooley, worked with The Memory Project to create artwork for children in Russia. The nonprofit organization invites art teachers and their students to create portraits for youth who have faced substantial challenges, including neglect, abuse, loss of parents, violence and extreme poverty.
“Miller the Builder”: Seneca High School Sophomore elected onto New Jersey Association of Student Councils
Madison Miller, a Seneca High School sophomore was recently elected to the New Jersey Association of Student Councils. The 16-year-old has been involved in student council since sixth grade, and will be in charge of publications on the NJASC executive board. Miller, who is described as a leader, gained the support of her peers and fellow student council members with her creative “Miller the Builder” campaign.
BURLCO JIF releases 700K dividend among 26 towns
Shamong will receive more than $8,000 in funds from the Burlington County Joint Insurance Fund, an increase from last year. The BURLCO JIF saves Burlington County taxpayers millions of dollars in insurance premiums, and allows towns to pool resources to get insurance coverage for workers compensation, liability, property and cyber insurance.
Next music performance in Lenape Regional High School District winter schedule set for Jan. 25
LRHSD encourages residents to see the students of their local communities participate in this years winter concerts. Performances will take place on Feb. 2 at 5 p.m., and Feb. 9 at 7 p.m.